Business Expert - Operations

xAI

9h•$45 - $100•Remote

About The Position

As a Business Expert - Operations on the Human Data Team, you will contribute to creating cutting-edge datasets to advance Grok’s capabilities. Collaborating closely with technical staff, you'll support xAI's mission through labeling and annotating data in multiple formats. You will leverage your expertise in business operations, process improvement, and operational excellence to support the training of advanced AI systems. This fast-paced role requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow evolving instructions to deliver impactful data.

Requirements

5+ years of practical operations experience (hands-on role in business operations, process improvement, or manufacturing/services operations leadership).
Proficiency in process mapping and operations tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite for internal operations; dashboarding in Tableau or Power BI).
Strong analytical skills for evaluating operational inefficiencies, root cause analysis, and trade-off decisions.
Ability to navigate operations resources such as SOPs, KPI dashboards, quality reports, and performance metrics.
Proficiency in reading and writing informal and professional English.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent reading comprehension and ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited data.
Passion for technological advancements and innovation in business.

Responsibilities

Work on operations problems from real-world business scenarios that align with your expertise, providing accurate solutions, detailed annotations, and model critiques where you can confidently evaluate responses (e.g., process mapping and optimization, SOP development, capacity planning, root cause analysis, and KPI dashboard design).
Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate input and labels to deliver high-quality data.
Collaborate with technical staff to improve the design of efficient annotation tools.
Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability.